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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1912
Page
10
A mix of social notes and shop news from Atkinson and Geneseo area. Advertisements from Lyon Weekley Hays market and Verbeckmoes Department Store showcase goods from rugs to clothing. Local visits include Lamont family, Hartman, Steinhauser, and Macafee and trips to Rock Island Geneseo Ottawa and East Moline. Local events list shoe store promos and cabinet sewing machines with prices and trials.
Geo Perkins and family spent Sunday with Mrs. Perkins in laws. Mrs. Henry Meyers visited with her son John and wife near Morrison. Lillian and Ella Pomerody enjoy summer vacation with relatives. Rev. Thompson and wife stayed with Robert Dail family. John Whitcum visited Atkinson to see John Parson. Louis Thersted broke his arm in a horse mishap but is recovering. Engdahl Fragd Clothing Co. offers boys knee pants at half price.
The Henry County Sunday School Association will hold its annual convention in Galva on June 20 and 21. Noted speakers include Hurd Cook Chicago general secretary of the Illinois S S Association and C E B Schenck Chicago district Sunday School worker. Mrs WM Leda of Chicago will serve as secretary of the elementary department. Delegates from all Sunday schools are invited to attend. entertainment is free. P J Stoneberg Co.
Morristown reports Mrs Wo and Miss Edith Phillips hosting friends Tuesday and Sunday evening gatherings. Charles Gacener suffered a bad foot injury. Geneseo’s Mrs Ammerman spent Sunday with Bert Rogers. Prichard attended to monument duties. Mabel Buel of Geneseo visited Mrs C Rogers. Miss Lina Lavere returned to Henderson for a parental visit.
Mrs James Scarfe visited the village on Tuesday. The Ladies Aid met with Mrs T OG Searle on Wednesday. Frans Mommert of Chicago visits Mrs JL Deem. An ice cream social is planned for Friday evening June 14 at Cleveland church. Geneseo visitors Shafer family called Sunday. Mrs St Clair of Colona and Mrs Lena Miller of Towa called on Mrs Deem Monday. Alfred Nelson family and Lindall of East Moline called Sunday.
Weinrich Brothers announce the sale of prized Percheron stallion Martinet to Crapnell of Joy after six years head of the Weinrich stud. Martinet, a standout at local fairs, is praised as a premier sire with high demand for his well-bred offspring. The piece notes shipments and nearby breeders visiting the Weinrich barn, and references other farm visits and stock movements in the area.
Certificate renewed and expires April 11 1913. A high grade well formed black stallion weighing 1300 pounds with strong breeding traits will be shown at Fred Kendrick farm north of Atkinson from Tuesday noon to Wednesday forenoon then Thursdays and Saturdays at Graham's livery barn in Atkinson. Remaining time at my barn in Atkinson ok. Mares service due fees apply. August Van Herzel.
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